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* Extremely Graphic Content Warning *

This chapter contains domestic abuse, verbal abuse and graphic violence. Mention of alcohol and child endangerment are present. This chapter may be unsuitable for some readers. Strong language, as well. ~

June 7, 1971

Nate could hear his parents fighting above him upstairs. He was hiding in the dark, tiny room under the stairs. It was dirty and dusty, with mouse droppings every where and spider webs all over the place. It was scary to sit in the tight space, not able to see anythong around him, but it was the one place that h